Chapter 26
Baby was tending a bad bruise on a dancer’s leg when Frannie walked in.
“Hi Frannie, Zach should be up and about in no time. I think he might even be able to dance tomorrow night…�
She looked at her face and suddenly became very concerned. “Something go wrong at the rehearsal?�
Frannie nodded her head.
“Mommy, something horrible has happened to Daddy and I really need to…Oh, sorry Zach, I didn’t see you.�
Baby looked up from Zach’s leg. He had been kicked in the ankle and it was twice its normal size.
“What happened, Frannie?� she asked without looking up.
“Well, some drunk who goes by the name of Robbie walked into the ballroom and started screaming about…�
Baby looked up. “Robbie?� she asked.
“Robbie Gould, Baby,� a voice called from outside, “he was older and drunk, but I’d recognize that voice anywhere. “
Johnny hobbled in and Baby stared at him. He pants were filthy and ripped. The left sleeve of his shirt was ripped down the length of his arm and there was one starting on his right.
As he got closer to the chair, Zach got up to let Johnny sit.
Johnny winced as he climbed into the chair.
“Look at you,� Baby scolded. “I am surprised you are not bleeding. Here, let me help you.�
She looked up at Frannie with a frown.
“What the heck happened out there in that ballroom?�